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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Emergency Management Plans Coronavirus/COVID-19

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Michigan’s Latest COVID-19 Developments: What Employers Need to Know

In the wake of the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the state’s COVID-19-related executive orders, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued new orders, the Michigan Occupational Safety...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

OSHA Nudges Employers Toward Requiring Masks For COVID-19

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently added to its COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions a recommendation that employers “encourage” their workers to wear face coverings. Previously, OSHA had stopped short...more

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Navigating the Minefield of Legal Challenges as Employees Return to Work

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Recalling Furloughed or Laid-Off Workers - Given phased reopening recommendations, social distancing requirements, and employees working remotely, employers may have to choose which employees to return to work first. ...more

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Protecting Employees From COVID-19 Without Violating Their Privacy Rights

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A common response to widespread disease has always been to avoid contact with others until the disease runs its course. Many states adopted that approach to combat the COVID-19 outbreak by implementing stay-at-home orders,...more

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“Who Was that (Un)masked Man?”: Does the Law Protect Employees and Guests Against Wearing Face Coverings?

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“Behind the Mask” is more than just a Fleetwood Mac album. It’s a science-based recommendation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and even a requirement under a patchwork of state and local laws...more

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COVID-19: EEOC Provides Additional Guidance on High-Risk Workers

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In our May 19, 2020 alert, Plan Now for Bringing Back Your Workforce – Part IV, we detailed the EEOC's guidance on high-risk employees (i.e. employees with medical conditions that render them particularly vulnerable to...more

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UPDATE: EEOC Updates 'Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace' Guidance to Address COVID-19

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This alert incorporates the guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on March 19, 2020, in its publication on “Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and Americans with Disabilities Act,” and...more

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EEOC’s Recent COVID-19 Guidance Clarifications Underscore Legal Perils of Barring At-Risk Individuals With Disabilities From...

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On May 7, 2020, the EEOC published revisions to its COVID-19 guidance explaining the agency’s position regarding when, if ever, an employer may prevent an individual who it believes is or may be at higher risk for severe...more

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EEOC Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace as Employers Prepare for Lifting of Stay at Home Orders

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Screening employees and customers prior to permitting them to enter a business has become the primary method used in an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. ...more

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Updated EEOC COVID-19 Guidance: The Commission Officially Sanctions Employer Use Of COVID-19 Testing

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In its latest update to guidance for employers in the COVID-19 pandemic, the EEOC has now clarified that employers can test employees for COVID-19 without running afoul of the Americans With Disabilities...more

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EEOC Updates ‘Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace’ Guidance to Address COVID-19 Updated

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This alert incorporates the guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on March 19, 2020 in its publication on “Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and Americans with Disabilities Act” and...more

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The EEOC Weighs In: How to Handle COVID-19 in Light of Equal Employment Opportunity Laws

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On March 27, 2020, the EEOC conducted a webinar that answered some of employers’ most frequently asked questions about compliance with public health directives and federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws during the COVID-19...more

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The EEOC’s Webinar on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Antidiscrimination Laws - an Overview

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) conducted a webinar to address emerging questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the EEOC’s previously updated pandemic guidance. The EEOC has...more

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Employer FAQs for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Virtually every employer in the United States is having to grapple with how to respond to employment-related issues as a consequence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To assist employers, we have prepared an FAQ...more

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The Latest COVID-19 Conundrum: Can Employers Institute Temperature Checks at Workplaces?

Employers across the globe, faced with the need to reduce the risk of workplace transmission of COVID-19, may be contemplating imposing standard temperature screenings on their employees. In many jurisdictions, an employer...more

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How to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act During a Pandemic

No doubt many businesses employ individuals who have disabilities that increase their risks arising from contracting COVID-19. Some of these risk factors include chronic lung disorders such as asthma and COPD, autoimmune...more

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EEOC COVID-19 Update: The Commission Clarifies Employers’ Obligations Under The ADA And The Rehabilitation Act

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In the past 24 hours, the EEOC released a statement: What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19, which gives employers some guidance on how they can navigate the safety...more

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EEOC Releases Guidance Regarding Employees, Applicants and COVID-19

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and the Rehabilitation Act.  This week, the EEOC twice updated its...more

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COVID-19: Best Practices in the Workplace

As part of Spilman’s COVID-19 Task Force, we wanted to answer the pressing questions of many employers during this growing pandemic. Employers should consider implementing strategies and policy changes to reduce the risk of...more

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Working from Home in the Age of COVID-19 — Answers to 10 Questions Employers Should Be Asking

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While working from home, sometimes referred to as “telecommuting,” has been around for a long time, it has become a priority as more employers close their offices, factories, shops, etc. in response to the coronavirus...more

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Practical Answers to Real-World COVID-19 Workplace Questions (Part One)

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Workplace issues stemming from the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 abound, and many of our clients continue to seek practical and timely answers and solutions. To help them navigate the practical and workplace...more

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COVID-19 Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education

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The fluid and fast-changing impact of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) has left institutions of higher education (IHEs) scrambling to address unexpected legal issues. This guidance addresses some of their more frequently asked...more

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Navigating coronavirus: Top real estate industry considerations

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On Wednesday, 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the spread of coronavirus a global pandemic and on Friday, 13 March 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency in the United States. Guidance from...more

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Businesses Still Have Legal Obligations to Protect Employees During COVID-19 Pandemic

As of March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) officially declared the COVID-19 virus outbreak to be a global pandemic. On an hourly basis, we are watching both government agencies and corporations respond by...more

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Health Care Employers: How to Prepare for the Impact of COVID-19 on Your Workforce

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On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the 2019 novel coronavirus (known as “COVID-19”) is now a pandemic. The effects continue to be felt in the United States, which currently has well over 1,000...more

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